Mercury Work Group
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UDEQ is facilitating a Mercury Work Group (MWG) to coordinate and collaborate mercury studies and investigations ongoing in Utah. Stakeholders from a broad base of state, federal, and non-profit agencies, industry, and the public, will participate to maximize the group’s effectiveness.
MWG meetings are open to all interested parties and will be held quarterly, as best as possible. The initial objectives of the group follow below, however, the group will undoubtedly shape these objectives as work progresses on this issue:
- To provide the citizens of Utah with current, accurate and understandable information on the human and ecological concerns posed by mercury.
- To develop an ongoing systematic, logical, and defensible mercury monitoring program to assess mercury levels in fish and waterfowl tissue.
- To share technical information, data, and results of any investigations on mercury.
- To coordinate and collaborate efforts by private and public entities in researching mercury issues in Utah in order to most effectively utilize the limited resources available.
- To provide the citizens of Utah with access to mercury data, advisories, and information via websites, printed materials, and contact information for public health officials.
For more information on the MWG, please contact John Whitehead, DWQ at: jwhitehead@utah.gov
Utah Statewide Mercury Work Group Members
| Organization |
Representative |
| Anglers Group |
Paul Dremann |
| Duck Club |
Bruce Waddell |
| Environmental Organization |
Tim Wagner |
| Power Generating Industry |
James Campbell |
| Mining Representative |
David Litvin |
| Dept. of Health |
Christina McNaughton |
| Division of Wildlife Resources |
Walt Donaldson |
| Division of Air Quality |
Steve Packham |
| Division of Env. Response & Remediation |
Scott Everett |
| Dept. of Agriculture |
Kent Hauck |
| Division of Water Quality |
John Whitehead |
| Local Health Dept. |
Kevin Ockleberry |
| U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service |
Christine Cline |
| U.S.Geological Survey |
David Naftz |
| EPA Region 8 |
Jim Berkley |
| Great Salt Lakekeeper |
Jeff Salt |
| Utah Medical Associaton |
Jane Bowman |
| University of Utah |
Bill Johnson |
| Tribal Interests |
Jason Walker |
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